The Facts: Joey Slye wasn't expected to kick in any games last year, let alone 16. Now he and Gano are set up to have one of the more interesting Panthers training camp competitions this summer. After Gano, 33, was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a left leg injury prior to the start of last season, Slye was given the opportunity to kick for the Panthers in his rookie year after going 7-for-8 on field goals in the preseason.

Diehards Line: Making 78.1 percent of his kicks in 2019 (23rd) and missing 4 of 35 extra-point attempts (88.6 percent, 25th), Slye, 24, fought off competition that the team brought in after some tough outings during the year to retain his job. Now he and Gano will be fighting for the team's starting role once training camp begins in Charlotte next month (if the NFL goes on as scheduled). With a new coaching staff in place and the roster reshuffled, the kicking competition will be one of many for Carolina this summer as the team enters its first year under coach Matt Rhule. One constant, however, is special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn. One of two returning coaches from last year's staff, Blackburn has familiarity with both players. The coach said Gano's rehab is going well and that he has been kicking and working out in the team facility. ... We'll continue to watch for more.